HIP-HOP Definition & Meaning

hip-hop

Or hip hop

[hip-hop]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a popular culture movement originated by Black performers in New York City in the 1970s and characterized by rap music, break dancing, and graffiti art.
The choreographer was a pioneer in introducing hip-hop to the national and international stage.
Writing about hip-hop was really just an excuse to write about all these other aspects of Black culture.
rap music.

adjective

relating to or characteristic of this movement.
Unlike other big-name designers, he tapped into hip-hop street styles, which made him one of the wealthiest designers of the 1990s.

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noun

a US pop culture movement originating in the 1980s comprising rap music, graffiti, and break dancing

hip-hop

Another name for rap music.

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The term hip-hop also refers to the speech, fashions, and personal style adopted by many youths, particularly in urban areas.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of hip-hop¹

First recorded in 1975–80; probably hip ⁴ ( def. ) + hop ¹ ( def. ) (in the sense “act of hopping”

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People of all backgrounds are vibing to hip-hop and Afrobeats playing over two portable speakers and socializing over beer and snacks from the food stand.

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In 1999, the New York Times called her “the hip-hop generation’s reigning It Girl.”

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It was a killing that shocked India: Punjabi hip-hop star Sidhu Moose Wala shot dead through the windscreen of his car by hired gunmen.

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The septet debuted in 2013, but it wasn't until 2017 when a highly successful US tour propelled their blend of pop, hip-hop and R&B - mostly in Korean - onto the global stage.

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Kendrick Lamar stole the show at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, which celebrate black actors, singers and sports stars, winning five out of his 10 nominations including best album, video and male hip-hop artist.

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